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Beaches & Mountains in Cyprus

Cyprus

Starting from between £1,245 to £1,985 per person for 8 days depending on the time of year, type of accomodation and activities

Itinerary Highlights

  • Learn about Cyprus’ intriguing cultural heritage on privately guided tours

  • Hike or mountain bike through the picturesque Troodos Mountains

  • Soak up the Cypriot sunshine beside the pool and enjoy sumptuous spa treatments

  • Make the most of our usual additional services, including local Concierge and restaurant recommendations
Cyprus is understandably famous for its lovely coastline and 326-plus days of sunshine a year but stray from the beaten path and into the mountainous interior and you'll discover another reason why the island is so wonderful.
Lighthouse - Cyprus © Droits reservés
Lighthouse - Cyprus © Droits reservés
Sheeps in a field - Paphos - Cyprus © Marek Slusarczyk/Tupungato/Fotolia
Sheeps in a field - Paphos - Cyprus © Marek Slusarczyk/Tupungato/Fotolia
Nicosie - Cyprus © Kirill Makarov/Getty Images-Istockphoto
Nicosie - Cyprus © Kirill Makarov/Getty Images-Istockphoto
Paphos - Cyprus © anilah/Fotolia
Paphos - Cyprus © anilah/Fotolia
Akamas peninsula - Cyprus © gionnixxx/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Akamas peninsula - Cyprus © gionnixxx/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Machairas Monastery - Troodos - Cypprus © OT Chypre
Machairas Monastery - Troodos - Cypprus © OT Chypre

Itinerary

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Your direct flight to Paphos leaves London in the late morning and takes four-and-a-half-hours. On arrival into Paphos in the early evening you will pick up your hire car. Depending on which hotel you are staying at, the drive will take between 20 minutes and an hour, so you'll definitely be there in time for a first supper either at the hotel, or at a restaurant we recommend in our detailed Dossier.

The temptation to make the most of those 326 days of sunshine will be strong, so you can down tools completely and while away days at the hotel, lounging by the pool and eating high quality Cypriot food there or in the restaurants we recommend, but we can also arrange trips to learn more about the fascinating heritage, from a private guided trip to see the Roman mosaics in the House of Dionysos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Paphos Town, or bicycling trips in the surrounding countryside.

This morning, you will leave Paphos and the coast behind and wind your way up into the Troodos Mountains, admiring the beautiful scenery. The journey to your next hotel should take around two hours in total, but we recommend making a stop en route to walk the well-marked four-mile round trip trail to the lovely Caledonia Waterfalls. The trail is mostly through forests, so you'll be in the shade for the majority of the trip and can then enjoy a well-earned lunch in Platres before heading on to your final destination. When you arrive at the hotel, you will have the rest of the afternoon to relax.

Spend a lovely couple of days exploring the Troodos Mountains, hiking the many trails, mountain biking or visiting local monasteries, churches and museums full of priceless Byzantine artworks. When you're walking, keep half an eye out for the Cyprus mouflon with its wonderfully curled horns! When not exploring, you can relax at the hotel and enjoy pampering spa treatments.

It's time to head home, but the good news is that you might have an evening flight, so you can spend one last morning soaking up the silence and purity of the mountains before a long, lazy lunch and drive the two hours back to Paphos Airport. Your flight leaves in the evening and arrives back in the UK five hours later in the late evening.

Why visit Cyprus with Original Travel

Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.

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A few of the benefits of travelling with us to Cyprus

  • Our local Concierges
  • The Original Travel app
  • Airport lounge access
  • Destination Dossier
  • 24-hour helpline
  • Expert guides
  • 100% carbon absorption

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A rough idea of the price

Depending on the time of year, type of accommodation and activities

The estimated cost for this trip starts from £1,245 to £1,985 per person. The final cost of the trip depends on the way we tailor it especially for you. The final cost varies according to several factors, which include the level of service, length of trip and advance booking time. The exact price will be provided on your personalised quote. The average starting price for this trip is £1,585 per person.

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